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SPC biology professors create lab CD
by Amanda Hurt, staff writer
SPC Biology
Professors Give National Presentation
The
Biology Department at South Plains College is receiving national attention
because of a biology lab on disc developed by Leanna Smith and David
Etheredge, assistant professors of biology.
The
two professors made a presentation on April 1 at the National Science
Teachers Association Convention in Dallas on the CD-ROM they created to
allow students to view lab materials at home.
Vigil sheds light on child abuse
by Amanda Hurt, staff writer
Every 11
seconds, a child is reported abused or neglected in the United
States. Every 35 seconds, a child is confirmed as abused or
neglected. Every six hours, a child dies from abuse or neglect.
The
204 children who died last year due to child abuse or neglect were
remembered April 7 during the annual candlelight vigil held at South Plains
College.
SPC students headed to national contest
by Shea Chancey, news editor
Eight South Plains College students in the
Industrial Technology Department advanced to Nationals USA
Championships in Kansas City, Mo., after winning three contests
and capturing nine gold medals in the Texas Skills USA
Championships in San Antonio.
The trip to the state competition was funded by a grant
from South Plains Tech Prep.
Travis
Gregory from Lubbock, automotive technical information contest, and Shawn
Weiser from Tulia, welding skills competition, walked way with the gold
medals.
Fall financial aid deadline is June 10
by Shea Chancey, news editor
Critical
deadlines have been set for students who plan to apply for
financial aid in order to get help for the fall semester.
The
priority financial aid deadline for the 2005-2006 academic year is June 10,
according to Jimann Batenhorst, financial aid director at South Plains
College. She stresses that students should start early on the application
process.
“In a
perfect scenario, the financial aid process can be completed in four to six
weeks. But special circumstances can take longer, so students need to apply
quickly for financial aid,” said Batenhorst.
Chamber concert set for April 18
by Shea Chancey, news editor
Get ready to
enjoy an evening of entertainment, as the South Plains College
Fine Arts Department presents a Chamber recital, featuring low
brass and percussion trios, clarinet and low brass ensembles.
There is no
admission for the event, which begins at 7:30 p.m. on April 18
in the SPC Theater for the Performing Arts.
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